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3N1BC1CP3AL••••••2010 Nissan VERSA
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2010 Nissan VERSA build (23 vs 8).
23on this build
234on the model
31builds in total
4involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 15Suspension 4Steering 2Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashfireMar 2018
The contact owns a 2010 nissan versa. While driving 20 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor coming from the steering wheel area of the control panel. The contact also heard an abnormal popping sound. Shortly after, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it spun…
Air BagscrashJul 2026
I bought my car while living in Florida from a lady that didn't drive it for a while and after I bought it I drove it i drove to Washington two and a half times. Before this though it had an airbag safety issue where the airbags didn't deploy and also my gas gauge does not work…
Seat BeltscrashMar 2018
I had on the heater, I was driving on the freeway and my car started to shake there was a burning smell a loud pop sound and then I span out of control into a ditch. I was living in sacramento, ca about to get off the highway to pick someone up from the airport. It was raining,…
Visibility/wiperOct 2019
The intermittent wipers will not speed up when adjusting the dial. They will only go one speed. They go very slowly and it's not enough for moderate to heavy rain. This happens when driving at speed in the rain on any street including highways
SuspensionDec 2017
"takata recall" my dealership said that there's a restriction so that they can't fix it and they can't even get the parts in for my coil springs and my car is completely immobile right now
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1BC1CP3AL454135 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.